Thursday, December 19, 2024

Announcements - December 19, 2024

1.  I have decided to retire.  Got a meeting with The Chief next week to work out the details.   

2. It is time to "get down to the nut-cuttin'" on Granddaughter #3's quilt.

    All of the 20 pre-stamped blocks are embroidered and ready to be made into a quilt.   I have chosen the quilt-as-you-go method of quilting because I didn't want to fool with frames.)  I chose to do it by hand because I like the feel of a hand-quilted quilt, plus I wanted to do it in my recliner.  

    Ten of the 20 blocks have been made into quilt sandwiches - block, batting, and backing, machine-basted together.  I've ready quilted 8 of the ten sandwich blocks.  Every block has a stamped seam line, 1/2" from the edge of the block. The finished size, assuming I can still sew a straight seam, will be 17" square.  Without sashing or borders, the finished size would be 56" x 73".  These measurements are skimpier than most full bed quilts.  The size could be increased with sashing, but I'm not sure I want any sashing.  Probably will add a border of some sort.

    I will have to sew the blocks together and then sew the borders on it without any seams showing.  Somehow.

    I probably will also have to trim down the batting to reduce bulk in the seams WITHOUT cutting the top or the backing.

    At this stage, it would probably be a good idea to try putting two blocks together to see if I've got the skills to do it!


  

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